DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is
accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible,
amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for
Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is
therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic
team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa

APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.
CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2025

NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity
Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as
a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted
candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do
not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be
disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that
application reaches the department noting different options provided for
submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or
competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School
of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to
undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must
provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when
shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of
vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South
Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as
defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant
Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities
including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3
months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been
unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference
will be given to the EE Target.

POST 25/49 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X27 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Odendaalsrus Ref No: 25/20/FS (X3 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/ 21/FS (X2 Posta)
Magistrate’s Office: Kroonstad Ref No: 25/22/FS (X4 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Parys Ref No: 25/23/FS (X2 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Jacobsdal Ref No: 25/24/FS (X2 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Smithfield Ref No: 25/27/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Botshabelo Ref No: 25/28 /FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Bothaville Ref No: 25/29/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Fauresmith Ref No: 25/ 30/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Boshof Ref No: 25/31/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Petrusburg Ref No: 25/32/FS (X1 Post)
Hartswater Magistrate Office Ref No: 03/25/NC/HAR (X1 Post)
Phillipstown Magistrate Office Ref No: 04/25/NC/PHIL (X1 Post)
Upington Magistrate Office Ref No: 05/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post)
Calvinia Magistrate Office Ref No: 06/25/NC/CAL (X1 Post)
Port Nolloth Magistrate Office Ref No: 07/25/NC/PORT (X1 Post)
Galeshewe Magistrate Office Ref No: 08/25/NC/GAL (X1 Post)
Kimberley Magistrate Office Ref No: 23/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post)
Ditsobotla Magistrate Court Ref No: 25/VA15/NW (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and competencies: Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Office);
Administrative and Organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure; Good
interpersonal relations; Customer service; Document management and filing

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render clerical support services; Provide supply
chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel
administration support within the component; Provide financial administration
support services in the component; Provide various administrative duties.

ENQUIRIES : Free State: Ms N Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800
Northern Cape: Mr N.Leshage Tel No: (053) 802 1300
North West: Ms. PM Seletedi at Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource,
Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at No 108 St Andrew
Street, Bloemfontein OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: Postal address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional
Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the
New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th
floor, Kimberley, 8301. Note: Applicants who wish to post their application forms
are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal service
challenges. Interested applicants must submit their applications for
employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the
address specified in each post.
: North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at
22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number

POST 25/48 : COURT INTERPRETER (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Hopetown Magistrate Office Ref No: 12/25/NC/HPT
Kudumane Magistrate Office Ref No: 13/25/NC/KUD
Fraserburg Magistrate Office Ref No: 14/25/NC/FRA

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and
one or more indigenous languages; Skills and Competencies: Good
communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management;
Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and
organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of
statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K. Fritz Tel No: (053) 802 1300
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings,
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301.
Note: Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to
utilize courier services in light of the current postal service challenges.
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number

POST 25/47 : COURT INTERPRETER (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/ 17/FS (X2 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Winburg Ref No: 25/ 16 /FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Koffiefontein Ref No: 25/18/FS (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and
one or more indigenous languages; Language Proficiency: Bloemfontein:
English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Winburg: English, Sesotho,
IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Koffiefontein: English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and
Afrikaans. Skills and competences: Good communication skills; Listening;
Interpersonal relations; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Analytical
thinking skills; Time management. Confidentiality and ability to work under
pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of
statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/ 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein, OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number

POST 25/46 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK-CRT REF NO: 25/26/FS

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office, Frankfort

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and competencies: Computer
literacy; Knowledge of document management and filing; Good communication
skills (written and verbal); Good interpersonal skills; Ability to work under
pressure and to solve problems; Customer service.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Prepare recordings of court proceedings; Render
clerical and administrative functions; file/store and ensure safekeeping of court
documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dywili at 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
9300 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.

POST 25/45 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC 1 – 4) REF NO: 25/39/FS

SALARY : R252 855 – R586 956 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.

CENTRE : Master of The High Court, Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or recognized four-year legal qualification. Skills and
competencies: Legal research and drafting; Case flow management; Estate
duties; Trust; Dispute resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written);
Problem solving; Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates,
Curatorship, Trusts and all aspects related to the administration thereof;
Determine and assess estate duties in terms of the Estate Duties Act; Conduct
research and draft legal documents; Render administrative function of the
office.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dywili at (073) 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
9300 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.

POST 25/44 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1-MR5) REF NO: 21/25/NC/GAL

SALARY : R252 855 – R1 111 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.

CENTRE : Galeshewe Magistrate Office

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Appropriate
post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of maintenance system,
Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and
procedures in the area of Maintenance; Proficiency in at least two official
languages; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy
(MS Office); Good communication skills (verbal and written); Numeracy skills;
Good interpersonal relations; Problem solving skills; Report writing and time
management skills; Accuracy and attention to details.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform the powers, duties or functions of a
Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial
information for Maintenance enquiries; Guide Maintenance investigators in the
performance of their functions; Implement Bench orders; Provide reports and
compile statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Motlekar Tel No: (053) 802 1300

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings,
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301.
Note: Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to
utilize courier services in light of the current postal service challenges.
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.

POST 25/43 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR3-MR5) REF NO: 25/VA16/NW

SALARY : R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.

CENTRE : Taung Magistrate Court

REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or a four 4 year recognised legal qualification; At least 2 years’
post qualification legal experience; Extensive knowledge of the maintenance
system and family law matters; Knowledge of Maintenance Act (Act 99/1998);
Understanding of all services and procedure in the area of Maintenance and
other areas; Proficiency in the following languages; Setswana and Afrikaans; A
valid driver’s licence. Skills and competencies: Good communication skills
(verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy skills;
Facilitation and mediation skills; Litigation skills; Legal terminology and process
in simple language skills; Good interpersonal relations; Innovative and work
under pressurized environment.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer
in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial information for the purposes
of maintenance enquiries; Guide maintenance investigators in the performance
of their functions; Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings
in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench Orders. Provide effective
people management to the Family Law Section and Maintenance Investigator.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mahikeng OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 25/42 : FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Family Advocate: Welkom Ref No: 25/34/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/37/FS (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : A three (3) years qualification in a Legal field and/or equivalent legal
qualification; knowledge in the functions of the Office of the Family Advocate,
knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain
Divorce Matters Act, Children’s act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence
Act, (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction). Skills
and Competences: Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer
literacy (MS Office); Mediation skills; Attention to detail; Conduct legal
research; Good interpersonal relations.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct screening interviews and parental
responsibilities and rights information sessions, Assist members of the public
with the completion of forms and queries, Assist the Family Advocate in
conducting customer satisfaction surveys and community outreach projects;
Support the Family Advocate with regards to matters on the court roll; Receive
and screen correspondence and draft responses on behalf of the Family
Advocate; Conduct mediations in disputes regarding Parental Responsibilities
and Rights.

ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X 20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver it at No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein, or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number

POST 25/41 : CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Family Advocate: Welkom Ref No: 25/35/FS
Magistrate’s Office, Welkom Ref No: 25/14/FS

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Three (3) years’ experience in
Administration; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service; knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations; Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), Public Service Act and
other relevant Legislation. Skills and competences: Computer literacy (MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook); Communication skills (verbal and
written); Interpersonal relations; Problem solving skills. Ability to work under
pressure and work dependently; Planning and organizing.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervision and render general clerical support
services; Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support within the
component; Supervise and provide personnel administration clerical support
services within the component; Supervise and provide financial administration
support services in the component; Provide effective people management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X 20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver it at 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein, or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number

We wish you all the best with your applications